Question 1

Social norms should not affect the meanings of words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A dialect is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) a set of rules for combining words to form sentences 
B) a sound used to pronounce words 
C) a collection of words and expressions 
D) a unique form of a more general language 
A) a set of rules for combining words to form sentences 
B) a sound used to pronounce words 
C) a collection of words and expressions 
D) a unique form of a more general language D

Question 3

Which pragmatic guideline should we pay most attention to when having a conversation about getting a project completed?

Accepted Answer

A) providing the right amount of information 
B) relating to the topic 
C) acknowledging when you are violating a guideline 
D) all of the above 
A) providing the right amount of information 
B) relating to the topic 
C) acknowledging when you are violating a guideline 
D) all of the above D

Question 4

Look up the word "awesome" in a standard dictionary.Discuss the difference between its primary denotative meaning and the connotative meaning you associate with the word "awesome."

Accepted Answer

The primary denotative meaning of the wo

Question 5

Which statement best provides the right amount of information?

Accepted Answer

A) "It's down on the left,you can't miss it." 
B) "If you're coming from downtown you'll see a billboard that is right next to the store." 
C) "From here the tire shop is three blocks south,then take a left on 7th." 
D) "I'm pretty sure it's just up the street a few blocks." 
A) "It's down on the left,you can't miss it." 
B) "If you're coming from downtown you'll see a billboard that is right next to the store." 
C) "From here the tire shop is three blocks south,then take a left on 7th." 
D) "I'm pretty sure it's just up the street a few blocks."

Question 6

_______ is a system of symbols used by people to communicate.

Accepted Answer

A) Speech community 
B) Utterance 
C) Language 
D) Grammar 
A) Speech community 
B) Utterance 
C) Language 
D) Grammar

Question 7

A dialect is a localized and inferior version of a more general language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

We use language to assign,label,define,and limit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What does it mean to you to practice mindfulness in conversation? Specifically identify a conversation you regularly have (for example the conversation you have with your significant other before you leave for work or school)and describe how you are or are not mindful in that conversation.

Accepted Answer

Practicing mindfulness in conversation m

Question 10

If we are practicing linguistic sensitivity,we use ______ language.

Accepted Answer

A) specific 
B) inclusive 
C) familiar 
D) kind 
A) specific 
B) inclusive 
C) familiar 
D) kind

Question 11

Denotative meanings reflect our emotions and experiences,whereas connotative meanings depict the dictionary definition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is competent advice for being linguistically sensitive?

Accepted Answer

A) Use the most sophisticated language you know in all situations. 
B) Use jargon sparingly. 
C) Avoid ever using slang. 
D) Use male-generic language. 
A) Use the most sophisticated language you know in all situations. 
B) Use jargon sparingly. 
C) Avoid ever using slang. 
D) Use male-generic language.

Question 13

In the Diverse Voices essay Raj Gaur discusses his struggles integrating Indian English into his American life.Have you spoken with an English speaker from another country,or even another part of this country,and had difficulty understanding their dialect? Should we embrace dialectical differences? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have spoken with English speakers

Question 14

The fact that many English words were once part of other languages before being absorbed into our lexicon demonstrates what characteristic of language?

Accepted Answer

A) language is abstract 
B) language changes over time 
C) language in arbitrary 
D) all of the above 
A) language is abstract 
B) language changes over time 
C) language in arbitrary 
D) all of the above

Question 15

Ashley says,"The porch light was shining like the North Star." This is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A) connotative language 
B) a simile 
C) a metaphor 
D) parallel language 
A) connotative language 
B) a simile 
C) a metaphor 
D) parallel language

Question 16

"A compound sentence has two independent clauses," is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) phonology 
B) lexicon 
C) dialect 
D) syntax 
A) phonology 
B) lexicon 
C) dialect 
D) syntax

Question 17

Tia says,"Ew! Lizards are so gross and scary." Aimee disagrees,"No way! They're awesome pets and so sweet." Tia and Aimee are disagreeing about the _______ meaning of the word "lizard."

Accepted Answer

A) concrete 
B) denotative 
C) connotative 
D) metaphoric 
A) concrete 
B) denotative 
C) connotative 
D) metaphoric

Question 18

The importance of understanding personal assumptions behind a word is _______.

Accepted Answer

A) literal meaning 
B) connotative meaning 
C) denotative meaning 
D) less important than nonverbal messages 
A) literal meaning 
B) connotative meaning 
C) denotative meaning 
D) less important than nonverbal messages

Question 19

Concrete words are sense-related.We use concrete words to describe what we can see,smell,touch,hear,or taste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement is best identified as an "idiom"?

Accepted Answer

A) "That was a fantastic movie." 
B) "We should leave now to beat traffic." 
C) "It was extremely hot yesterday." 
D) "How are you feeling today?" 
A) "That was a fantastic movie." 
B) "We should leave now to beat traffic." 
C) "It was extremely hot yesterday." 
D) "How are you feeling today?"

Social norms should not affect the meanings of words.

A dialect is ______.

Which pragmatic guideline should we pay most attention to when having a conversation about getting a project completed?

Look up the word "awesome" in a standard dictionary.Discuss the difference between its primary denotative meaning and the connotative meaning you associate with the word "awesome."

Which statement best provides the right amount of information?

_______ is a system of symbols used by people to communicate.

A dialect is a localized and inferior version of a more general language.

We use language to assign,label,define,and limit.

What does it mean to you to practice mindfulness in conversation? Specifically identify a conversation you regularly have (for example the conversation you have with your significant other before you leave for work or school)and describe how you are or are not mindful in that conversation.

If we are practicing linguistic sensitivity,we use ______ language.

Denotative meanings reflect our emotions and experiences,whereas connotative meanings depict the dictionary definition.

Which of the following is competent advice for being linguistically sensitive?

The fact that many English words were once part of other languages before being absorbed into our lexicon demonstrates what characteristic of language?

Ashley says,"The porch light was shining like the North Star." This is an example of _______.

"A compound sentence has two independent clauses," is an example of ______.

Tia says,"Ew! Lizards are so gross and scary." Aimee disagrees,"No way! They're awesome pets and so sweet." Tia and Aimee are disagreeing about the _______ meaning of the word "lizard."

The importance of understanding personal assumptions behind a word is _______.

Concrete words are sense-related.We use concrete words to describe what we can see,smell,touch,hear,or taste.

Which statement is best identified as an "idiom"?

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 4: Verbal Messages

Social norms should not affect the meanings of words.

A dialect is ______.

Which pragmatic guideline should we pay most attention to when having a conversation about getting a project completed?

Look up the word "awesome" in a standard dictionary.Discuss the difference between its primary denotative meaning and the connotative meaning you associate with the word "awesome."

Which statement best provides the right amount of information?

_______ is a system of symbols used by people to communicate.

A dialect is a localized and inferior version of a more general language.

We use language to assign,label,define,and limit.

What does it mean to you to practice mindfulness in conversation? Specifically identify a conversation you regularly have (for example the conversation you have with your significant other before you leave for work or school)and describe how you are or are not mindful in that conversation.

If we are practicing linguistic sensitivity,we use ______ language.

Denotative meanings reflect our emotions and experiences,whereas connotative meanings depict the dictionary definition.

Which of the following is competent advice for being linguistically sensitive?

The fact that many English words were once part of other languages before being absorbed into our lexicon demonstrates what characteristic of language?

Ashley says,"The porch light was shining like the North Star." This is an example of _______.

"A compound sentence has two independent clauses," is an example of ______.

Tia says,"Ew! Lizards are so gross and scary." Aimee disagrees,"No way! They're awesome pets and so sweet." Tia and Aimee are disagreeing about the _______ meaning of the word "lizard."

The importance of understanding personal assumptions behind a word is _______.

Concrete words are sense-related.We use concrete words to describe what we can see,smell,touch,hear,or taste.

Which statement is best identified as an "idiom"?

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters